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Portugal beaten by inferior Germany

It was meant to be a battle between Teutonic steel and Latin flair. But in the end it was the Germans who had the fans in the stands swaying to football that could have been set to 'fado' music. After the game Cristiano Ronaldo triggered a thousand ...

From PATRICK NATHANSON, The Telegraph,  20 Jun 2008
Related Topics: Cristiano Ronaldo

Italy back on Euro track

Calcio, mamma mia. Football, bloody ‘ell.  Italy made things difficult for themselves by picking up a sole point in their first two games at Euro 2008, but when it really mattered last night they came good to send the French packing and book a place in ...

From PATRICK NATHANSON, The Telegraph,  18 Jun 2008
Related Topics: Roberto Donadoni,  Gennaro Gattuso

Portugal lose their groove

As the Turkey-Czech Republic game reached its explosive climax, I was sipping a Sagres and watching Portugal reserves struggle against the Swiss. Frustrated: Portugal lose momentum as Scolari reveals his departure Yes, the big names had been rested by ...

From PATRICK NATHANSON, The Telegraph,  16 Jun 2008
Related Topics: Cristiano Ronaldo

Euro 2008 gives Italy naked ambition

Italy's Euro 2008 hopes are hinging on their game against Romania in Zurich this afternoon. But there's even more at stake for the Azzurri fans, especially if they happen to live in Bari. For MTV presenter and glamour model Elena Santarelli has ...

From PATRICK NATHANSON, The Telegraph,  13 Jun 2008
Related Topics: MTV,  Gary Johnson

Italy a 'Ferrari without petrol'

It was, according to La Gazzetta Dello Sport, an 'Orange Nightmare' for Italy. Outsmarted: Donadoni failed to get the better of Van Basten Holland's first victory over the Azzurri in 30 years was a painful one for the Italy coach Roberto Donadoni, who ...

From PATRICK NATHANSON, The Telegraph,  10 Jun 2008
Related Topics: A.C. Milan,  Roberto Donadoni,  Marco Materazzi,  Christian Panucci,  Daniele De Rossi

Quicksilver generation favour Portugal

A conventional win in Geneva and a resounding message to the rest of the Euro 2008 contenders - this time, Portugal mean business. Centre of attention: a fleet-footed Ronaldo raises expectations It was thought that Portugal's chances of winning a major ...

From PATRICK NATHANSON, The Telegraph,  9 Jun 2008
Related Topics: Fernando Couto,  Ricardo Carvalho,  Paul McCartney,  Nuno Gomes

In search of Euro 2008's Milan Baros

In 2004 it was Milan Baros, four years before that the honours were shared by Patrick Kluivert and Savo Milosevic (remember him?), while back in '96 our very own Alan Shearer came into his own. But who will top the goal-scoring charts at these ...

From PATRICK NATHANSON, The Telegraph,  6 Jun 2008
Related Topics: Patrick Kluivert,  Alan Shearer,  Cristiano Ronaldo,  Thierry Henry,  Luca Toni

Euro 2008: Five players to watch

The beaches beckon for Fabio's boys as the best of the rest in Europe gear up for Euro 2008 across the Alps. Hot streak: Gomis has hit form ahead of the Euros Here are five players who could reach the peaks this summer: Batefimbi Gomis ...

From PATRICK NATHANSON, The Telegraph,  29 May 2008
Related Topics: Raymond Domenech,  Didier Drogba,  Thierry Henry,  Nuria,  Luca Toni

Is football better than sex?

Two important questions have been settled in Europe this week. Manchester United won the Champions League and Dustin the Turkey was unceremoniously booted out of the Eurovision Song Contest. Raw emotion: Terry, like most Portuguese, has cried after a ...

From PATRICK NATHANSON, The Telegraph,  23 May 2008
Related Topics: Manchester United,  David Beckham

Relegation battle leaves Empoli fuming

Not even the support of St Peter, who takes care of the Italian weather, was enough for Roma in the end. A day of more twists and turns than a Ronaldo run unfolded in Sicilian sunshine and torrential rain in Parma as the last Sunday of the Serie A ...

From PATRICK NATHANSON, The Telegraph,  19 May 2008
Related Topics: Nicola Pozzi,  Luciano Spalletti

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